Safehome Inc.

“Board members, rita d'agostino and cecilia d'agostino, have a family relationship.”

“Prior to filing, the form 990 is provided to the finance committee for its review and approval. Once the finance committee has approved the form 990, it is provided to the board of directors for its review and approval with the recommendation of approval by the finance committee. Once the board of directors has approved the form 990, it is ready to be filed.”

“Members of the board of directors review, discuss, and sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Any apparent or potential conflicts of interest are identified, discussed and resolved by the board. Historically, the agency has not had conflict of interest issues.”

“Executive compensation must undergo a review by the board of directors and personnel committee. A salaries & benefits survey of nonprofit organizations of greater kansas city is used for comparison. Executive compensation was last reviewed in 2019.”

“Other officers compensation is reviewed as part of the annual budget process by the finance committee of the board of directors. Other officers compensation was last reviewed in 2019.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financials statements available to the general public upon request. The financial statements and audit report are filed with the federal audit clearinghouse.”

“Outreach and advocacy: healthcare advocates offer help to victims of domestic violence in health care settings such as hospitals and medical clinics. The organization trained 6,361 medical professionals in 2019 to recognize and respond to victims of domestic violence. Economic advocates assist clients with budgeting and financial management, individually and in structured classes. The organization's attorney and court and legal services advocates provide assistance to victims at the district court. The organization is the only domestic violence agency in the kansas city metro area or in the state of kansas to have a full-time attorney on staff. In 2019, the organization assisted 252 individuals with legal services from its full-time attorney, and assisted 905 victims with learning about domestic violence, protection from abuse orders, and the legal process in district court.”

“Children's services: children receive supportive services for school, health care, and daily needs. The organization's licensed child and family therapists work with children exposed to or affected by domestic violence. The organization also provides a staffed children's center for clients' children to utilize during clients' therapy sessions, legal counsel, and court appearances. A summer program, with a summer camp counselor, provides extracurricular summer activities to children and their families. Transitional living and housing: the organization provides rent assistance and supportive services to families who transition to independent living. In 2019, the organization assisted 35 clients to obtain their own independent housing.”